WorksheetsForms of Energy
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Mechanical energy is the sum of an object's _____ energy and _____ energy.
a)
thermal, chemical
b)
potential, chemical
c)
kinetic, chemical
d)
potential, kinetic
2.
The unit for energy is the
a)
Newton
b)
Joule
c)
Kilogram
d)
Watt
3.
The bonds between molecules store ________ energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Chemical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
4.
All food is an example of _______ energy.
a)
Chemical
b)
Nuclear
c)
Electrical
d)
Mechanical
5.
The potential energy stored in an atom's nucleus is called _______ energy.
a)
Nuclear
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
6.
Sunlight, colors, radio waves, and X-Rays are each examples of _______ energy.
a)
sound
b)
Mechanical
c)
nuclear
d)
electromagnetic/ radiant/ light
7.
Fossil fuels like gasoline or coal are examples of _________ energy.
a)
chemical
b)
nuclear
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
8.
This is the energy that best describes a moving object.
a)
sound
b)
thermal
c)
chemical
d)
mechanical
9.
The energy from the random movement/vibrations of particles is _______ energy.
a)
chemical
b)
mechanical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
10.
This is the energy that can be released by breaking the bonds between molecules or compounds.
a)
electromagnetic
b)
nuclear
c)
kinetic
d)
chemical
11.
This is the energy of moving electrons.
a)
nuclear
b)
electrical
c)
mechanical
d)
sound
12.
This is the energy of vibrating molecules that move through matter.
a)
sound
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
electrical
13.
Stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object is called...
a)
Chemical
b)
Potential
c)
Kinetic
d)
Nuclear
14.
If both of these balls are traveling down a bowling lane at the SAME speed, which one would would have more kinetic energy?
Ball A = 500kg B = 100kg
Ball A = 500kg B = 100kg
a)
A
b)
B
c)
A and B have the same energy
d)
A and B do not have any energy
15.
What factors affect kinetic energy?
a)
Time and Mass
b)
Velocity and Time
c)
Mass and Velocity
d)
Position and Velocity
16.
At which two points on the pendulum, is the pendulum experiencing the greatest potential energy?
a)
A and B
b)
B and C
c)
C and D
d)
A and D
17.
The skater has the greatest __________________ energy at the top of the ramp.
a)
Gravitational Potential
b)
Elastic Potential
c)
Kinetic
d)
Chemical
18.
When a rubber band is stretched, it is demonstrating which type of energy?
a)
thermal
b)
elastic potential
c)
gravitational potential
d)
mechanical
19.
The energy an object has while in motion is mostly...
a)
Gravitational Potential Energy
b)
Thermal Energy
c)
Mechanical Energy
d)
Potential Energy
20.
Which coconut has the greatest gravitational potential energy?
a)
Position 1
b)
Position 2
c)
Position 3
d)
None have potential energy
21.
At what position does the cyclist have the least gravitational potential energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
22.
Which answer choice best describes what is happening at point B of the diagram?
a)
Lowest kinetic energy, highest potential energy
b)
Highest kinetic energy, lowest potential energy
c)
Potential and kinetic energies are the same
23.
In an energy transformation, some energy ALWAYS turns into...
a)
Thermal Energy
b)
Nuclear Energy
c)
Mechanical Energy
d)
Radiant Energy
24.
At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
E
25.
The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?
a)
Light and sound
b)
Electrical and thermal
c)
Thermal and mechanical
d)
Mechanical and electrical
26.
A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?
a)
Activities 1, 4, and 6
b)
Activities 2, 4, and 5
c)
Activities 1 and 2
d)
Activities 3, 5, and 6
27.
Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is NOT an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?
a)
The pedals, gears, and chin help turn the wheels.
b)
The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.
c)
The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.
d)
The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.
28.
When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to echoes to locate prey, it is using...
a)
Thermal energy and light energy
b)
Sound energy and thermal energy
c)
Mechanical energy and sound energy
d)
Light energy and mechanical energy
29.
Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?
a)
Light energy
b)
Thermal energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Mechanical energy
30.
Sound energy is present when...
a)
an object vibrates
b)
energy is created
c)
energy is destroyed
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